Into the Music was about the first album where I felt, 'I'm starting here'...the Wavelength thing, I didn't really feel that was me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The artist identifies a specific album as the true beginning of their authentic voice, distinguishing it from previous work.
- In plain terms
- This album marked the start of my real artistic identity, unlike the one before it.
- What can you take from it?
- Identify the moment your true creative voice emerges.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you start feeling like yourself?
- Which work represents your true voice?
Another view
Focusing on one start point may undervalue earlier contributions to growth.
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